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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
TIE Great Fatr at Lexington.

The Annual Fairof the Rockbridge Couu-
ty Agricultural Society viii open on Tues
day. October ll,h, and close Friday the
18th.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad viii,
in accordance with its usual liberal custom,
sell excursion tickets irom stations on its
line between Harpers Ferry and Lexing-
ton, including admission TO the Fair and
sll It's attractions az greatly reduced rates
during the entire week, good 20 return ua-
Oh Saturday the 18th.
For time of trains see regular time Ia
HES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Gentlemen Il have little girl who has
been very sick with a cough and bowel diff
ficulty. l employed at different times two
of our best physicians and their efforts
proved of no success. They told me that
She could not live. l was advised by a
neighbor to try DR.. Seth ArnOld's Cough
Killer, did so, but with very little faith,
if anv. but the result was marvellous. My
little girl is to-day alive and perfectly well
Please accept my thanks for the wonderful
medicine which you have placed before the
public. wish everybody knew lis value.
VIM. f. Anderson, Bolivar, w. Va.
Phvsic is necessary at times for Bilious
ness. Costiveness, &c. Use DR.. Arnolds
Bilious Bills. 25c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
Rene,cs Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co.,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story,
the truth of which is vOuched for by the
residents of the town: 81 am 70 years old,
have been troubled with kidney complaint
and lameness for many years; could not
dress myself without help. Now | am free
from all pain and soreness, and am able to
do all my own housework. ! owe my
thanks to Electric Hitters for having re-
newed my youth, and removed completely
all disease and pain Try bottle, only
SOC. at Geo. T. Lights Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

On last Saturday morning about one
O'Clock the splendid framed dwelling-hous
of Carson w. Coils, situated about two
miles from town, was destroyed by fire with
nearly all the furniture The house was
large, well arranged and nearly new. The
house and furniture were valued at $4,000,
Insurance s., 900. The origin of the fire IS
attributed to 8 defective nue.- Winchester
Ncjrs.
Whether your house has wings or not,
now is the time to give some attention to
the flue.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
From an Atlanta Drummer.

Mr.. 4. X. HAWKES., ATLANTA, GA:
Dear Sir-You doubtless remember me
getting a glass of you nearly three weeks
ago. / had then given up all hopes of ever
being able to read again. The last three
weeks, however, with the use Of your glass
es my eyes have been wonderfully benefit
ted. and | have been enabled to do a great
deal of reading the first had done in two
years, and moreover have great hopes of
their entire recovery in few years. can
not too highly recommend your glass to my
friends. Yours, respectfully,
f. C.. GALLAwAY,
White Moore, Marsh & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Bro. Free Press isn't it most too late TO get
scared about John Browns raid on Harper :
Ferry Richie Gazette.
Nothing timid about us-but we would
remind those who care for the negro only
sentimcntally, or professionally for politi-
cal purposes As the Gazette does, that John
Browns first victim at Harper's Ferry-at
Harper's Ferry-was an industrious, inof'
fensiye colored man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

The barn and outbuidings of Mr.. Henry
S. Vanmeter, near Martinsburg, were de-
stroycd by-Iire on last Friday. Loss about
$1,000; $l,7OO insurance. Mr.. Vanmeter
had both arms severely burned in attempt
ing to move machinery from the barn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

On last Sunday George Vulgamot and
John Crabb, living along the foot OF the
mountain, got into quarrel about some
matter, and that night Vulgamot laid in
wait for Crabb as he was returning from
Church and stabbed him in the side, infiict-
ing a dangerous wound. vulgamot has
been arrested Martinsburg Statesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
Bucklen's Arnica Safre.

The Best Sa!ve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Geo. T. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

This change of weather compels person
to make a change in the clothing. To do
this patronize the house which will show
you the largest Fall stock and will sell them
to you at a moderate cost. Such firm is
WM. KAHN & Co, Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

There is a revival in progress in the NJ.
p Church, Harper's Ferry, Rev Mr. Dyott
psstor. and many persons have protested
cnnvarsiOn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

As we write, the weather promises for
Ladies Wraps. We expected as much and
got the Cloaks. You'll be glad for it and
them. This is the largest show of Ladies
and Misses Wraps we ever had. Prices new
er were so low.
;. u. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
S. d. HIRsCHMAN & Co.

Novelties in dress trimmings, patterns
and styles new and elegant, also an i'm
mense stock of new Fall Dress Goods. In
tending purchasers are cordially invited to
inspect our offerings in above goods before
making selections elsewhere; and especially
note the low figures.
ID. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

The Government has re-apponted Col.
W. P. Craighill, L. S. A., superintendent of
river and harbor improvement in Virginia.
What Col. Craighill did for James river
will always be remembered to his infinite
dit.-Richmond State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
II. y. OAILAWA1,
White Moore, Marsh & Co.

Fall Goods. With an early prospect for
cool weather, we wish to remind you how
perfect and elegant is our stock of Fall
Goods. We have everything that's new
and popular. Give us call and save
money.
WIN. KAHN & Co., The Leading Clothiers,
Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
DIED..

On October 3, 1887, at Perth Amboy, n j.,
NORVAL WILSON, son of Ann T.. Speiden
and the late Thomas Wilson, in the forty
fourth year of his age. Inferred in Congress
sional Cemetery, Washington City.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

The store Of Mr.. J. w. Wintermoyer Of
Sbepherdstown was entered on last Saturday
nigh. and much goods taken-some OF
which was found in Morgan's grove. But
q short time before the same store was
rnhhcd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

You have the largest assortment of Car
pets and Oilcloths l have ever seen in
Charlestown," is an expression we often
hear this fall We have always endeavored
to deserve such praise, but were never so
Justly entitled to it as at present, our line
embracing very low prices. Our line of in
grain carpets at 90 cts. is deserving of your
inspection.
Ii IIInccuNf & 90
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Mr. C. b. Rouss, of New York, supple
ments his donation of $500 to the Shenan-
doah Valley Agricultural Society with a
proposition to give another $500 provided
one hundred citizens will contribute $50
aoch
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
The Great Fai,. at Manchester.

The Annual Fair al Winchester will open
on Tuesday, October lltb, and close Friday
the1l,h.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad viii, in
accordance With its usual liberal custom,
sell excursion tickets from stations on its
line between Harper, Ferry and Lexing-
ton, including admission 20 the Fair and
an its attractions a, greatly reduced rates
during the entire week. good 20 return I'M
til saturday the 18th, aud viii run a special
excursion from Harpers Ferry stopping at
Intermediate stations on Thursday the 18th
The trains viii leave g. * O. DePo, Charles
town at S a. M, and returning will leave
Winchester at $50 p. IN.
The Round Trip ticket good on the day
Of issue only and ON these special trains
from Charlestowu will De Sl2o.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Our Fall Hats beat them all. No other
store attempts to compete with us in style
and assortment, while our prices are the
lowest.
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

We are indebted to Mr.. Fayette b. Sou
der. for some Carp from his pond. They
were Of good size and very delicious.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

The Norfolk aud Western train men tell
a good Joke on an express messenger. In
the rush Of loading his car at Chattanooga
a parrot was put in a corner unnoticed by
him. and lot of stuff piled up around the
the bird. In the same car was corpse.
After the train had gotten some distance
from the city and all wa, silent the messen-
ger was startled by hearing I'm hot I'm
hot! Let me OUT" The men say the mes
senger STAYED in the car only long enough
to exclaim: Hanged if you don't get hot
ter than that before you get out.' and bolt
ed out on the platform.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
Custom and Lar

Compels people to wear clothing and il takes
money to get clothing With the present low
prices for farm products and labor. it is just as
much ones duty 70 buy where they can get
the most and best for their money, as il is 70
labor or till the SOIL in order 10 get money
with which to supply their wants. Some peO-
ple are foolish enough 20 think and act other
wise but don't YOU do IL"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

came among you unknown, but have come
10 stay, and trust that in tho few months OF my
s0iOurn here ! have established favorable
reputation for frst-class work and fair dealing.
Giving as my best references the many Gus.
TONERS whom have already served, ! respect-
fully solicit a continued and increased patron
age. SAMUEL }. LAN1.
Sept. l. 1857
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
"Don't Iott DO It,"
Desir0bSS kGst6eDsS
AT plIvATE SALE.

A DEsIRADLI RESIDENCE in Charles
n town, delightfully."- lesstsd and command
ing superb visv, fs ssls Isiss,sly. II con-
tsiss Eve Rooms aid kitchen slso ossveni-
emily sdjscsnt- tbsysto . eDobs Mons, Ice
House, stAkis. ~. The Iot embraces two and
. quarter serss Of groosd-s bssusifDl lawn,
splendid ssrd.n, and On Orchard 81 choice
fruits Altogeibef i Is one ii the most desira-
bic properties iD the town. Price and terms
made known on application.
THOMAS L. STARRY.
July q. 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Death has recently been very busy among
the good people of our community, and
some very useful lives have been terminated
here. bu, their good works remain as an
incentive 90 others 20 emulate them. To-
day we record the death in Winchester on
sunday night of Mrs Margaret Douglass
of thi. town. aged aboutsevonty-seveny years.
For q year or more past Mrs. Douglass
las been With her daughter Mrs. Judge
White. of 81. Louis A few weeks ago she
returned from the West and was visiting her
daughter. Mrs. DR. Fuller, Of Winchester:
She was steicken with paralysis aud died
the-e after q brief illness. Mrs. Douglass
va, member Of the T. +. Church was a
dcgout Christian lady and clearly manifest
cd it by love for an the people of God re
rariles, Of denomination. She wa gentle,
refined. intellectual, and iu culture very Tar
above the average
The funeral services were in the Eplsco-
pal Church here on Tuesday afternoon last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
,S1. FALL SEASON. 81.
FIRST IN THE FIELD I
VIM. Kahn 81 Co., Sadler Building

are pleased to the people of Charesown and JEFF
ferson County that their and extensive stock of Mems
Boys and Chldren Clothing complete in every detail
We say with confidence that such grand and matchess assert
of bright elegant and attractive garments has been
dis yed by anv house Chaestown We and always
will he FIRST IN THE FIELD of Business Progression
Ladies and gentlemen cordially invite you all to visit
store
VIM. K AIM g. CO..
81 The Leading Cothies, SadIr Building
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Mr. Kennedy Palmer, the well-known
wood cngrayer, is now engaged in making
large block letters representing General
Lees farewell address TO his army. 1t will
take some $50 letters, and they will be
about eleven inches in diameter.
The address will be engraved on a banner
some IS bv 40 feet This banner will be
displsyed in front of the Stearns block dur
inc the DAYS of the celebration attending
the LAYING of the cornerstone of the Lee
monument Richmond State.
Mr. Palmer is a son of the late John j..
Palmer of this county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

A railroad disaster at Koutz, Indiana, on
Tuesday resulted in the crushing and burn
ing to death of thirty persons.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

During one Of Cotopaxi's recent erup-
tions the town Of Bahia de Caraquez, in
Ecuador. situated on the Pacific coast, about
100 miles from the volcano, was literally
covered With ashes. The fall was so thick
that much loss resulted to animal and yege-
table life alike. Mr. Julio r. Santos, ma
tive of Ecuador, collected some OF the ashes
that fell on his house and analysed them.
Finding the presence OF silver, but not hav-
ing the mean, of carrying the investigation
to a definite end, he shipped several jars Of
the ashes TO Prof Mallet, whose experiments
have proved that there is silver in the mat
ter elected from the volcano.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

For boots and shoes, trunks, satchels and
vaises, come direct to
VIM KAHN A. Co
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Judge Beckwith on Tuesday week granted
an absolute divorce TO DIR. q. A. Hamlu'
a vell-known DENTS, of Martinsburs, from
his wife Lille A. HamilL Mrs. Hamil
was formerly Miss Lille A. Benton oil
sharpsburg, Nd. The case had been pend
inr for more than two years.
It'sno wonder the ladies all like the BEE
PRrss Mr.. Gallaher is continually saying
something pleasant about them We know
one who thinks the FREE PRESS Is the best
psper in the world-except only the Regis
ia--Siepisrdsto'rn Register.
Thank YOU, friend Snyder
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

The Lexington fair opened Tuesday
closes tomorrow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
Don't TOu DO ~.

Very few people can afford 10 part with their
money for anything less than It's full value.
Until YOU have thoroughly investigated the
sources Of supply and know where TO get the
most for your money, it is not wise 70 let II
slip out of your pockets into other peoples
pockets Many people part with their money
without proper care or thought but don't
YOU do IT,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
For Sale.

THE valuable Building Lot adjoining the
i residence of DR.. VIM. Neill in Charlestown.
w. Va, fronting 100 feet on Liberty street,
and running back that width from said street
to the lots of DR.. Vim. Neil and Mrs. Ed
wards heirs. For terms, apply to
GEORGE BAYLOR,
CLEON MOORE.
Sent Is 1SS7-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
No Price.

A S my assortment of goods is very much
"A broken and being anxious to close up my
business within the next two weeks, | am Of
ferng what yet remains without regard to
cost or value Persons needing any articles
will do well to call Should have what they
want they can buy it at half price.
GEO. w. 7. KEARSLET.
Sent | 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

The fine barn, near Winchester, OF Benz
Jacobs WAS burned Saturday night with loo
tons Of hay, 900 bushels Of wheat, corn,
oats agricultural implement, thirty head oil
cattle and four horses. Loss $1,000 III
surance, 5000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
NJ MIoMt a alTsys h BssS

Soother at hand. It is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. 1t contains no Opium
or Morphine, but gives the child natural
ease from, pain. Price % cents. Sold by
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
Money sared Is Money Earned.

Speaking Of clothing and materials 10 make
them. for men. women and children, we assert
that the immense stores Of the Messrs. Upde-
crafts. at HsgerstOwn, are not surpassed BY any
stores in the State for quantity, variety, latest
STYLES and low prices, and when you have
money 20 spend for articles Of wear, don't II
slip through your hands until you have visited
this store and carefully noted the quality styles
and prices 4 dollar saved is a dollar made,
and the easiest way in this world 10 make a
dollar is 10 save it. Some people act otherwise,
but If you value money don't you do IT,
Everything
Is a bic word in store keeping. 10 keep every
thing men. women and children wear Except
ladies hats Of the finer medium and common
grades, means something big. If the readers
will walk down one aisle and up the other in
the Updegraif stores, a distance Of four hum
dred and forty feet, looking at the piles OF
goods on each side, and read the black boards,
telling what they are and the prices az which
they are sold. they will naturally conclude
that here is the place TO find everything and
anything that people wear at the lowest prices,
and that the advice given don't you buy until
you examine them is worthy Of their
time and attention.
"Don't Tor DO IT,
No matter If the UpdegTsifs store IS out OF
the way. No matter If IL costs you a days
travel and some expense to reach il, we pre-
dict that the information ssined in thoroughly
examining the goods and prices In this store
will amply repay your expenses ard time, TO
say nothing Of IN. money ssTs< in mailing
your purchases. We repeat, whss you are
ready 10 buy snyshi,s o, everything people
wear. sns, medium or sosren Isslisy, don't
you do II until you have carefully sIsxi,ed
the goods and price. in the UpdssreS stores at
Hager..ovn. Nd.
Aug 4, lsT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
Paint Season 1857.
Washington = alexander

HAVE made arrangements to insure proper
IL ty AGAINST T0RNAD0ES in Ktna, OF
Hartford, Continental, of New York, and Pea
body, of Wheeling, w. Va. Where parties de-
sire this, on application a special Policy will
be granted and an additional rate be charged
for same.
May 81, 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
Agricultural Fairs.

Winchester, Va.-Oct. ll-l4.
Frederick, Md.-Oct l1-l4.
Lexington, Va.-Oct. lila.
Hagerstown, Md.-Oct l7-20.
Staunton, Va.-Oct. 1921
Richmond, Va.--Oct. 26-2S.
The boys who wore grey uniforms once,
wear grey hairs now. 1t is meet and pro-
per that they should gather their thinned
ranks together once moro on this side Of the
river, to care for those VIII, have been
wounded in the battle OF life. and to pay
proper and lasting honor to those who have
passed over before them to rest under the
shade of the trees.-Ne,cs and Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Augusta county fair next week, Tuesday
Friday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

The County Court exercised good judg-
ment in selecting Mr.. VIM. Beall as sue
cesscr 10 the late Maj Jas. Law. Hoof as a
member of that body, and it was a graceful
sct too. TO I'm the place with trusted and
intimate friend of the deceased. Mr.. Beall
will act for the best Interests of the people
Of the County. lie IS largely interested in
the veal Of this people, and he will do
right We are pleased that the County
Cour, did not make mistake in i'ling the
vacancy o-casioucI by the death of Maj.
HooT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
MOST FASHIONABLE MANNER.

Send in your orders az once to avoid over.
crowding and risk Of disappointment at and
near the midwinter season.
/ do all my cutting and have employed the
best Of scans,ers.
SPECIALTIES in Uniforms, Ladies Basques
and Riding Habits
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

Prom the Shepheri>town Register Ne
learn ths, rat, helped themselves 70 grape
wine belonging 90 Dr. Marshall The bot
ties had been le0 uucorked that the grape
Juice might ferment. The rats for time
helped themselves by sticking their tails ins
to the bottles aud then licking them. This
was too slow, as they began TO get at the
real merit of tine article, So they procured
straws aud sucked and sucked-and suck
ed. If they hadn't at first been caught
sticking their tails in, the straw part Of the
story would have lei TO the belief that two
legged rats were despoiliug the DIR. or his
vintage. This is a rat tale-h,e it,
We think this timely snake tale can be
wsrred To- the face Of our brother Snyder OF
the shephcrdstoSn Register with impuuity.
/, is f.om the Rqqdli9t Enterprise
a farmer o, Dry Fork district says he
has "a snake which swallowed an eight-day
clock In August, 1886. Until the clock run
down f, struck regularly and its ticking
could be heard distinctly. A short time
ago the farmer found some eggs which had
been deposited in hollow log by the rep
tile, and on breaking them open found that
each contained an Opeu-iaced watch IN trst-
class running order He sold the watches
at big profit and has now given the snake
a post hole augur in the hope that it will
produce sufficient cork-scrcws TO enable him
% open a drug tore in -. George
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13

In Berryvlle, September 9th, Mr.. L: e;
WOODWARD of Fauquier and Miss KATE
S. BURCHELL of Clarke county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-10-13
.lN.fRRIED.

ept. s. 1887.